This is getting downright depressing for Rafael Nadal. As the hardworking staff has noted before, Novak Djokovich has Nadal’s number and at this point is so far inside Nadal’s head he should be paying condo fees.
Via Bloomberg:
Djokovic Beats Nadal for First Wimbledon Title
Novak Djokovic beat Rafael Nadal for his first Wimbledon championship, crowning his rise to the No. 1 ranking in tennis.
Djokovic won 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 on Centre Court of the All England Club in London to push his record for the year to 48-1.
The Serb will take over the top spot on the ATP World Tour tomorrow. Nadal, a 10-time major champion, had been No. 1 since beating Roger Federer of Switzerland for last year’s French Open title.
The 24-year-old Djokovic is the first player other than Nadal or Federer to hold the top ranking since Andy Roddick of the U.S. in February 2004.
Djokovic came up bigger on the big points and was steadier in the long rallies. He’s not only a more consistent ball-striker than Nadal, he’s also more aggressive, more creative, and mentally tougher than the now-No. 2 player.
Today’s win makes it five in a row for Djokovic. He’s now officially Kryptonite to the Splendid Spaniard.

I thought Nadal would muster a comeback after the third set. No dice. On to Arthur Ashe Stadium next!
Rafa’s Last Stand?
Naw. He’s still got plenty of tennis left in him.